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Large agricultural and business town much influenced by the Premier of the day, Sir Henry Parkes. A landmark is the 35m column of the Shrine of Remembrance on Memorial Hill. From the summit, the view stretches over 50km. The Royal Hotel which opened in 1881 is the oldest commercial building.
| Parkes was named following the visit of Sir Henry Parkes , Who was one of the major contributor's in the heading-up of the Australian Federation. The original settlement went by the name of Brushmans. Memorial Hill, Nth Parkes is a great place to view the township from. There are tourist drives that give easy self guided tours, taking around 90 mins. |
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